{"id":9528,"date":"2020-01-10T16:16:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T22:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/?p=9528"},"modified":"2024-10-23T14:22:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T19:22:23","slug":"luis-aleman-2019-scholarship-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/luis-aleman-2019-scholarship-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Luis Aleman, the Winner of Our 2019 Scholarship!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MDPQ7050.jpeg\" alt=\"iCanvas-Scholarship-Winner-Luis-Aleman\" class=\"wp-image-9530\" width=\"220\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MDPQ7050.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MDPQ7050-261x300.jpeg 261w, https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MDPQ7050-768x883.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At iCanvas, we believe in bringing more art into the world, and to do that, we strive to support artists every day. Three years ago, we created a scholarship program to help art students across the country develop their craft and pursue their passion. This year, we were honored to receive incredible submissions from countless talented young artists. We\u2019re proud to announce Luis Aleman of California Institute of the Arts as the winner of our 2019 iCanvas Scholarship!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were extremely impressed with the skill and detail in Luis\u2019 colorful, graffiti-inspired piece. Read on to learn more about Luis, his winning submission, and his artistic beliefs and goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1107\" height=\"1380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/675_04-1107x1380.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/675_04-1107x1380.jpeg 1107w, https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/675_04-241x300.jpeg 241w, https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/675_04-768x957.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/675_04-1232x1536.jpeg 1232w, https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/675_04-1643x2048.jpeg 1643w, https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/675_04-scaled.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1107px) 100vw, 1107px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\" color:#555D66; text-align: center; font-size: 13px;\">&#8220;Bayside&#8221; by Luis Aleman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7810\" width=\"128\" height=\"21\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is your expected year of graduation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are you currently studying at school?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am studying fine arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the name of the piece you submitted?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBayside\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why did you choose to submit this piece?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose this piece because I felt that it really pushes the message I am trying to say which talks about the topic of whether graffiti is art or not, in my opinion, graffiti is just as valid as classical art. That&#8217;s why I combine these two different art styles into one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do you love art?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love art because it\u2019s a vessel for me to show my thoughts and ideas and express them to the world through this medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What or who inspired you to pursue art?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My art teacher, Ms.Smith from 3rd grade saw my potential and told me to take the opportunity and follow through, without her I wouldn&#8217;t be where I am now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do you feel it&#8217;s important people surround themselves with art they love?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for people to surround themselves with the art they love because when you do, you are inviting the artist perspective into your life, a piece of art is a window to a whole new world, you are able to learn more and study the pieces of work, not just gaze at their beauty but really understand what the artist is trying to tell you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s next for you in your artistic journey?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I am trying to make a name for myself and showcase my work at art exhibitions and galleries and create even more work than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We are certain that Luis will continue to grow into an amazing artist, and we can\u2019t wait to see what\u2019s next in his journey. To see more of Luis\u2019 art and follow his endeavors, <a href=\"https:\/\/luisaleman.pb.online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">visit his website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luisalemanart\/.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">follow him on Instagram<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see more of our favorite submissions to this year\u2019s iCanvas scholarship, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"click here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/2019-icanvas-art-scholarship-honorable-entries\/\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congrats to another up and coming artist! 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